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Item Details: Record Id: 1724
Image: Dam site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View showing piers being poured above crest of dam and excavation for west abutment flooded out temporarily. Construction bridge across river is shown topped by flood water. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 213.

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I.D. Number: CL13-0029
Short Title: Picture. Dam construction.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0232 14
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Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1931 March 30
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Description: Dam site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View showing piers being poured above crest of dam and excavation for west abutment flooded out temporarily. Construction bridge across river is shown topped by flood water. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 213.
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Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction; Dams; River-New
       

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